Persimmons: The Fruit of the Gods Dec 13 Written By Jesse Marksohn Persimmons’ Latin name, Diospyros, translates to ‘Fruit of the Gods’. In our opinion, that name is almost an understatement. Exceptional cultivars can produce 800+ pounds of fruit per year in a variety of climatic conditions. While these are phenomenal human food, they also offer an incredible opportunity to reduce input feed costs for pigs and chickens. With 127 calories per 100 grams, American Persimmon is the most energy-dense fruit native to this continent. Persimmons also have 19 out of 20 essential amino acids with more vitamin C than an orange. Please explore our article for more information. Jesse Marksohn
Persimmons: The Fruit of the Gods Dec 13 Written By Jesse Marksohn Persimmons’ Latin name, Diospyros, translates to ‘Fruit of the Gods’. In our opinion, that name is almost an understatement. Exceptional cultivars can produce 800+ pounds of fruit per year in a variety of climatic conditions. While these are phenomenal human food, they also offer an incredible opportunity to reduce input feed costs for pigs and chickens. With 127 calories per 100 grams, American Persimmon is the most energy-dense fruit native to this continent. Persimmons also have 19 out of 20 essential amino acids with more vitamin C than an orange. Please explore our article for more information. Jesse Marksohn
